Doctor Jumps Off George Washington Bridge After Divorce From TV Wife

The ex-husband of the woman who serves as ABC News’ women’s health correspondent took his own life over the weekend when he jumped off the George Washington Bridge.

Dr. Robert Ashton, 52, jumped from the span around 8:40 a.m. Saturday.

He divorced from Dr. Jennifer Ashton two weeks ago. Robert Ashton had been a thoracic surgery director at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, and the chief thoracic surgeon at Hackensack University Medical Center.

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